Synthroid Losing My Hair, Leave in Conditioner, Meds, Knots, Texture

Posted over a year ago

I have hypothyroid. Have been taking Synthroid for about a year, 0.075MG a day. Had my levels checked 3 times since on the meds and still have never gotten to normal, but a lot closer. I have gained 20 pounds that I can't get rid of, which for me, is ... more »

I have hypothyroid. Have been taking Synthroid for about a year, 0.075MG a day. Had my levels checked 3 times since on the meds and still have never gotten to normal, but a lot closer. I have gained 20 pounds that I can't get rid of, which for me, is crazy. I have never had a problem dropping weight, and for the past month or so, I have started losing my hair. Not just losing it, but the texture and everything has changed. No matter what I do it looks dry and flat, and even when I condition it and also use a leave in conditioner, it still knots up and tangles. I have NEVER had a problem with tangles. It's coming out in handfuls. Im not taking any other meds, so I imagine it has to be the Synthroid. My problem is..What else can I take? I mean, I have Hypothyroid, so I can,t just leave it untreated, But I have no wish to be fat and bald either. Please...anyone know of others meds without these side effects?

Crystalclear - Take Iodine....Iodine Plus. Google it. Google Iodine deficiency symptoms.
Then read about the Thyroid on Wikipedia. You will see the thyroid cannot function without iodine which means you cannot function without iodine.
The other thing to think about is chlorine, flouride and bromine (in flour) knock out the iodine you do have, making your conditions even worse.
You cannot overdose on iodine.....your body will excrete what it doesn't use, but if you suffer from low body temp i.e. lower than 98.6, you are iodine deficient! Also, if you are lacking fingernail moons you are iodine deficient......do your research on the web. It costs nothing. Doctors and naturopaths will give you the runaround for the most part. Iodine cannot be patented thus, no high dollars in this and if you feel better you won't need their services......follow the money!!!! but look for results and have faith that iodine will put your body in the position to heal!
I am 54 years old, have studied this out in search for the root problem of my health failing though I have a sterling diet, fresh air, sunshine, exercize. I had thinning hair, low energy, foggy thinking,

Ksheila - What about supplements, and is overdosing a potential problem?
Supplements of iodine may be an important source for individuals who do not eat seafoods, animal flesh, animal products, or iodised salt, or who have a greater requirement for iodine (such as pregnant or breastfeeding women).
Iodine is a listed ingredient in a range of multivitamin supplements available at health food stores, and the dose can vary from 50–150 micrograms per tablet. Kelp tablets are a type of seaweed extract, and can provide an alternative iodine source.
But check with your doctor before starting to take iodine (or any other) supplements. As applies to many supplements and over-the-counter drugs, too much iodine can be toxic. Although most individuals can tolerate a wide range of iodine intake, exposure to extremely high levels (above 1,000 micrograms per day) is potentially harmful. Excessive iodine intake is especially dangerous for those people with a predisposition to “Grave’s Disease”, because high levels of iodine can trigger this condition in susceptible people.
Use only those tablets that state the iodine content on the label, so you know how much you are getting. And, as mentioned above, don’t forget to check first with your doctor that the iodine content of the supplement is appropriate.
Is there anyone who should not take supplements of iodine?
People with certain thyroid disorders—those that result in an overactive thyroid gland (leading to hyperthyroidism)—are often recommended by their doctor to have low iodine diets. Individuals with a family history of thyroid disorders, or who have an existing thyroid problem, may need to take special care and seek medical advice from their doctor.